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STDs are those diseases that are mainly passed from one person to another during sex. They may be spread through vaginal, anal and even oral sex and there are at least 25 such diseases. Common STD symptoms are soreness, unusual lumps or sores, itching, pain when urinating or an unusual discharge from the genitals. All these symptoms occur in the genital area. If you are diagnosed with a STD, it is wise to find out all you can about the condition so you know what you might have to face.

Some of the most common STDs include bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, pubic lice, genital warts, gonorrhea, hepatitis, genital herpes, molluscum contagiosum, scabies, syphilis, thrush, and trich. If you are suffering from any of these STDs, you should seek urgent medical treatment and practice safe sex to avoid spreading the condition to other sexual partners.

Bloggers who are concerned that they have a sexually transmitted disease can seek help on the About STD Blog where they will find a description of the various conditions.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “std”

• in Lifestyle
  One Place Where Manners Are Lacking: Basic Sex Etiquette
  I'm gonna be original and blame it of "Fifty Shades of Grey".
  by kdbarclay / on Jul 5, 2012
• in Politics
  The Fight for Comprehensive Education
  This is not the third world. We are not a Catholic theocracy. Abstinence only is a failed policy that needs to be replaced with a comprehensive national strategy that bases education on medically and scientifically accurate information that is age appropriate.
  by caseypulpit / on Jan 16, 2012
• in Film
  ”Let’s Talk about Sex” for a Change
  Everyone talks about sex, but no one does anything about it.
  by missbobetier / on Apr 11, 2011

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• STD Questionnaire Focused on the High Risk Age Group

  
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